Knock knees are a common issue that arise in toddlers and adolescents. They are an inwards position of the knees when a child is standing. It results in both knees coming in contact with each other, hence the name ‘knock’ knees. When knock knees first arise, it is normal to think it may be debilitating and painful for a child. However, it is important to understand that in most cases,...
A functional knee valgus (also known as ‘knock knees’) is an inwards position of your knees relative to your feet and hips. This is seen frequently when you are in a standing position or during your gait while walking or running. It can often lead to pain on the inside and around your knee, such as patellofemoral pain and iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome. There are a variety of reasons...
Fashion, the determining factor for what you wear in the morning. You get out of bed and it’s a bit chilly. But you’re a boss girl. You need to look the bit. You need to look good. So you go to the wardrobe and grab out those black stockings or pantyhose. The elastic garment that covers your legs and providing you with that aesthetic feminine look that makes you feel...
Soccer season is just about to kick off and you haven’t made your choice on boots yet. Messi is wearing Adidas but Ronaldo is wearing Nike. The choices are so hard. Well don’t worry because we have done all the hard work for you. When considering a boot, considerations should be made to the material that the boot is made from, the cleat pattern which will help with surface traction,...
Boots can be a difficult thing to pick for a player. So much variation and marketing can heavily influence what type of boot you choose. No longer are the days where all players are wearing the same style of rugby boots. In order for players to optimise their performance, modern day rugby boots incorporate a variety of features tailored for both forwards and backs. But don’t worry because we’ve done all...